Premier drives Twiggy’s clean, green truck of the future
Billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest’s firm will be considered to build the state’s hydrogen power plant at Whyalla, Premier Peter Malinauskas says after touring his Perth HQ.
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Premier Pete reveals new Speaker
The Premier has unveiled his choice for the $352,056-a-year Speaker’s job ahead of parliament resuming on Tuesday – and it’s a familiar and rather controversial face.
Has federal Labor ignored the lessons of its SA success?
In SA, Labor stormed to power with a tight, focused campaign, writes Paul Starick. But is it too late for Anthony Albanese to the same?
Top Labor spin doctor to deliver Mali’s $3.1bn policy babies
A veteran Labor staffer will lead a supercharged Premier’s Delivery Unit to spearhead Peter Malinauskas’s $3.1bn agenda.
‘I’m a fresh face’: Speirs to run for Liberal leadership
David Speirs has confirmed he will run for leader of the Liberal Party, a week after branding Tom Koutsantonis a scheming old has-been” like Scar in the Lion King.
Four leaders in one day – and their huge challenges
Huge challenges are faced by the four political leaders in Adelaide on Friday – and we don’t even know who one is.
Premier Pete drops fast-track budget surprise
The Malinauskas Government’s first budget has been put in the fast lane as the new premier rushes to urgently fund his party’s multibillion-dollar agenda.
Premier Pete’s Canberra message risks being drowned out
In a major national speech, Premier Peter Malinauskas is expected to urge a new way to look at the economic agenda – but he could be overshadowed by the Prime Minister.
Four department chiefs sacked in public service bloodbath
Premier Peter Malinauskas has sacked four of SA’s most senior public servants, including the bosses of his own department and SA Health. Find out who will replace them.
Covid soars under Mali – but he’s avoiding Marshall-level blame
Tens of thousands of people are isolating, Covid cases are soaring – but new Premier Peter Malinauskas isn’t copping any of his predecessor’s heat, Paul Starick writes.
Premier promises to lock in nurse-to-patient ratios
The new Premier has promised to legislate nurse-to-patient ratios for the state’s hospitals, but there is no timeline and no specific numbers set down yet.
SA’s ‘dud’ GST deal costs $200m a year, Premier says
The new Premier says his government is focused on more hospital beds and fixing ramping – but also should also be more “ruthless” in using natural resources as it scrambles for more GST.
Look who’s back! Mali winds back clock to revive Adelaide 500
The new Premier has taken his first major step in fulfilling his pledge to bring the Adelaide 500 roaring back to life.
Slam dunk: Malinauskas cans $662m ‘basketball stadium’
Branded a “basketball stadium” by Labor, the $662m Riverbank Arena has officially been dumped in the first cabinet decision of Premier Peter Malinauskas’ government. Was it the right decision?
Sharp-dressed union man gets it right in former Liberal heartland
If clothes make the man, the R.M. Williams boots Malinauskas pulled on before striding into former Liberal heartland say a lot about our new Premier, writes Paul Starick.
Inside Pete’s Cabinet: Who makes the grade in new Labor ministry
Peter Malinauskas is a once-in-a-generation politician whose challenge will be lifting his frontbench to approach his now-proven skills, writes Paul Starick.
Brock joins Mali’s ministers in surprise move
Independent Geoff Brock has become a surprise inclusion in South Australia’s new ministry. Watch the swearing in ceremony here.
Mali vows to fight for SE, says sorry for selling forests
New Premier Peter Malinauskas has vowed to fight for the South East, as he apologised for Labor’s decision to privatise forests during a visit to the area.
Watch live from 11am: Will Mali let restrictions stay?
Premier Peter Malinauskas is not expected to ease restrictions today, despite a marathon meeting with health authorities and a reader poll in clear favour of dumping close contact quarantine. Follow live from 11am.
Seven facts you don’t know about the new premier
Where’s Mali’s favourite holiday spot? What’s driving him crazy? Find out a bit more about our state’s new leader.
Earlier Sunday shopping under Labor government
Bigger chain stores would be allowed to open earlier on Sundays under a Labor plan to reform shop hours. But what about public holiday trading?
New Premier promises to reveal ramping figures
Ambulance ramping is top priority, after Peter Malinauskas was sworn in as Premier. His first port of call after Government House was up the road to the RAH.
‘Examining all options’: Mali to look at Covid rules
Incoming premier Peter Malinauskas has told The Advertiser in an exclusive interview that he is prepared to challenge Covid rules as soon as he is sworn in on Monday.
Dear Premier: 14 days in isolation ‘punishment’ must end
SA’s household close-contact rules are so absurd kids with the virus get out long before their Covid-free parents. This has to change, writes Liz Walsh.
How they did it – the strategy behind Labor’s triumph
Focus groups, early meetings, simple strategies – Labor’s professional campaign outgunned the Liberals, backhanded by a new wave of Covid.
Leaked audio: Don’t expect power bill ‘BS’ from me, says Mali
Leaked audio has emerged of the opposition leader declaring he will not promise lower electricity bills – despite that being a key selling point of a major Labor pledge.
Labor pledges $168m for ‘ageing’ hospital
Labor has promised $168m in upgrades to Modbury Hospital if they are elected – the plan includes a $28m cancer centre and a revamped mental health facility.
Mali’s running for office – and setting a cracking pace
Labor leader Peter Malinauskas is combining his fitness and work commitments by inviting members of the public to come for a dawn run. So we tagged along.
Marshall dives into aquatic centre water fight after Mali’s big splash
The battle of the pool is on, with the state government promising to spend $25m on the North Adelaide Aquatic Centre – less than what Labor has pledged.
Two big reasons Labor is still a long way behind
You’d have to be silly to think the ALP’s got the state election won but its path to victory is clear. Michael McGuire runs the key numbers.
Extra 50 beds, 48 doctors for new WCH, under Labor
More beds and doctors will be included in an expanded new Women’s and Children’s Hospital if Labor wins the March state election.
Exclusive poll: Kingmaker independent faces crushing loss
A key independent is heading for a decisive loss to a senior Liberal at next month’s state election, an exclusive opinion poll finds.
‘It is a heartfelt battle’: Fringe director breaks down in tears
Fringe director Heather Croall broke down during an emotional plea to secure more funding for The Fringe as the event faces another year in the midst of the global pandemic.
Pyne’s crystal ball: The seats that will select our next premier
Only weeks out from the state election on March 19, it is a very close race and any attempt to pick the winner is pure guesswork, writes Christopher Pyne.
On the buses blitz: Mask up or cop $1k fine
Mask up, bus commuters – police are out fining those not wearing a face covering, while unlimited free travel for seniors becomes the latest election pledge.
100 new doctors in ‘critical’ hospital cash injection: Labor
At least $62m will be spent over the next four years to recruit 100 public doctors, Labor has pledged. But the Liberal party says that’s a “dramtic slowing” of recruitment.
Muscle Mali has Marshall swearing off carbs!
Premier Steven Marshall has joked he might be quitting carbs in response to opposition leader Peter Malinauskas getting topless and firing up the internet.
Labor’s ‘historic’ mental health promise
Labor has promised to spend $182m establishing dozens of new mental health beds in the party’s latest pledge to fix ramping.
Commander in beef? Muscle Mali’s rigged election!
Peter Malinauskas was at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre to make a splash with a key ALP promise. But after he got his shirt off, it wasn’t his policies people wanted to talk about.
SA’s new frontier: The chance we must grab to build a better state
SA has a once-in-a-generation chance to rebound from the pandemic and end a $29bn decline, with tech innovation and the launch of our space academy leading the way.
Bare-chested Mali dives head first into the shallow end
After two years of enforced Covid austerity, the ALP is gambling that voters are ready to party, writes Matthew Abraham.
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